Mountain Biking Trails Overview
What to Expect on the Dirt
SoCal's Best Lift-Served Bike Park
11 Downhill Runs, Plus Over 60 Miles of Cross-Country Trails
Summer is in full effect in the mountains, which means it's time to make your way to Summit Bike Park to enjoy Southern California's best lift-served downhill trails and cross-country riding.
Every spring, Summit Bike Park's award-winning Trail Crew takes on the monumental task of turning Snow Summit's slopes into an MTB mecca by pushing the limits of what’s possible when it comes to park progression. rich-text, responsive-table
Every spring, Summit Bike Park's award-winning Trail Crew takes on the monumental task of turning Snow Summit's slopes into an MTB mecca by pushing the limits of what’s possible when it comes to park progression. rich-text, responsive-table
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11 Downhill Trails
Summit Bike Park has over 7 miles of downhill trails that offer unique features and layouts for riders of all ability levels, from first-time riders to experts.
NOTE: Class 1 eBikes are allowed on all downhill trails at Summit Bike Park. rich-text, responsive-table
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Going GreenBeginner
Top-to-bottom trail with scenic views of Big Bear Lake and nearly 4 miles of downhill rollers and intro features designed for beginners. rich-text, responsive-tableTrail Details & Statistics
Rating: Beginner
Type: Easy Wide Excavated Trail
Tread Width: 36”-72”
Tread Surface: Firm packed dirt
Grade: 5% average, 10% max
Natural Obstacles: Loose & embedded rocks
Technical Features: Sweeping curves, long straightaways
Distance Climb Descent Avg. Time Altitude Start Altitude End Altitude Change Grade Distance Flat 3.4 miles 286 ft -1,277 ft 0:12:28 8,181 ft 7,190 ft -991 ft -5.51% 1,560 ft rich-text, responsive-table
Small WonderBeginner
Perfect for beginners and first-time visitors, featuring smooth turns and flat, flowy angles. rich-text, responsive-tableTrail Details & Statistics
Rating: Beginner
Type: Easy Wide Excavated Trail
Tread Width: 36”
Tread Surface: Firm & stable with dirt & paver berms
Grade: 3% average, 12% max
Natural Obstacles: Loose & embedded rocks
Technical Features: Dirt & paver berms, manmade rock garden (2” & under height), small wood bridge
Distance Climb Descent Avg. Time Altitude Start Altitude End Altitude Change Grade Distance Flat 2,620 ft 25 ft -151 ft 0:02:40 7,102 ft 6,975 ft -127 ft -4.83% 191 ft rich-text, responsive-table
Mini Pump Track
Beginner
Designed to help kids learn proper pumping and cornering techniques using STACYC™ electric balance bikes. rich-text, responsive-tablerich-text, responsive-table
Skill Builder Park
Beginner
The perfect place to refine your riding skills, featuring slightly bigger berms, small jumps, and wood features. rich-text, responsive-tableTrail Details & Statistics
Rating: Beginner
Type: Low-level jump line & Skill Builder Park (Lift Access)
Tread Width: 24”-96”
Tread Surface: Firm packed dirt with a variety of jumps, berms & wood features (incl. skinnies)
Grade: 5% average, 10% max
Natural Obstacles: Loose & embedded rocks
Technical Features: Dirt & paver berms, ladder drops (avg. 12” height), small rollers, table top jumps (5’-10’ length)
Distance Climb Descent Avg. Time Altitude Start Altitude End Altitude Change Grade Distance Flat 1,654 ft 5 ft -152 ft 0:04:33 7,137 ft 6,991 ft -147 ft -8.87% 42 ft rich-text, responsive-table
Blue SteelIntermediate
Fun and flowy trail featuring medium-sized berms and jumps. Perfect to intermediate and advanced riders. rich-text, responsive-tableTrail Details & Statistics
Distance Climb Descent Avg. Time Altitude Start Altitude End Altitude Change Grade Distance Flat 1.3 miles 4 ft -471 ft 0:03:18 8,034 ft 7,569 ft -467 ft -7.10% 236 ft rich-text, responsive-table
Turtle TrailIntermediate
Top-to-bottom intermediate trail featuring big berms, flowy straightaways, and small jumps. rich-text, responsive-tableTrail Details & Statistics
Rating: Intermediate
Type: Gravity Trail
Tread Width: 36”-48”
Tread Surface: Widely variable with packed dirt, loose rocks, and dirt berms
Grade: 8% average, 100% max
Natural Obstacles: Avoidable and unavoidable loose and stable rocks and roots of various sizes
Technical Features: Long sweeping dirt and paver berms and rollers
Distance Climb Descent Avg. Time Altitude Start Altitude End Altitude Change Grade Distance Flat 2.3 miles 51 ft -1,082 ft 0:08:12 8,068 ft 7,036 ft -1,031 ft -8.61% 699 ft rich-text, responsive-table
Dual SlalomIntermediate
Put your skills to the test on a true competition-caliber track. Features include: steep berms, rollers, jumps, and gates. rich-text, responsive-tablerich-text, responsive-table
Miracle MileAdvanced
A favorite of downhill racers featuring classic lines, jumps, berms, rock gardens, and wood features with an old-school single-track feel. rich-text, responsive-tableTrail Details & Statistics
Rating: Advanced
Type: Downhill with features
Tread Width: 24”-36”
Tread Surface: Variable with packed dirt, loose rocks, paver berms, rock armor, wood features
Grade: 12% average, 100% max
Natural Obstacles: Unavoidable rocks (loose & stable), roots (less than 15”), break bumps in high speed areas; Note: Avoidable obstacles and rocks may be present
Technical Features: Dirt & paver berms, wood bridges (+24” wide), table top features (10’-30’ length), wall ride (less than 15’). Note: All features can be ridden over or around without catching air
Distance Climb Descent Avg. Time Altitude Start Altitude End Altitude Change Grade Distance Flat 1.6 miles N/A -1,043 ft 0:06:30 8,115 ft 7,070 ft -1,045 ft -12.30% N/A rich-text, responsive-table
Party WaveAdvanced
High-speed downhill trail with great flow. Features include: ripping berms, rough rock gardens, and 30’ step-up. Merge with Miracle Mile for a challenging technical downhill experience. rich-text, responsive-tableTrail Details & Statistics
Rating: Advanced
Type: Downhill & flow combo with advanced features
Tread Width: 36”
Tread Surface: Variable with packed dirt, loose rocks, paver berms, rock armor, wood features
Grade: 10% average, 100% max
Natural Obstacles: Unavoidable rocks & roots (less than 15”) Note: Avoidable obstacles, rocks & alternative routes may be present
Technical Features: Dirt & paver berms, manmade rock gardens, rock drops, wood platform areas (+24” wide & +24” height), ladder drop (36” & under height), table top features (10’-30’ length; 10’ height), rollers (48” height), step-up (30’ & under length); Note: All features can be ridden over or around without catching air
Distance Climb Descent Avg. Time Altitude Start Altitude End Altitude Change Grade Distance Flat 1.1 miles 63 ft -573 ft 0:04:31 8,059 ft 7,548 ft -510 ft -8.77% 117 ft rich-text, responsive-table
WestridgeAdvanced
Our flagship jump line for advanced riders featuring fast berms, larger jumps, and 45 features. A must-ride for any advanced mountain bike rider. Just remember to always look before you leap. rich-text, responsive-tableTrail Details & Statistics
Rating: Advanced
Type: Jump trail with flow
Tread Width: 36”
Tread Surface: Variable with packed dirt, some loose rocks, paver berms, wood features
Grade: 11% average, 100% max
Natural Obstacles: Unavoidable rocks (loose & stable) & root obstacles, break bumps in high speed areas; Note: Avoidable obstacles & rocks may be present
Technical Features: Dirt & paver berms, wood bridges (+36” wide, 3’ height bridge has hand rails), table top features (10’-30’ length), wall ride features (less than 15’ height); Note: All features can be ridden over or around without catching air
Distance Climb Descent Avg. Time Altitude Start Altitude End Altitude Change Grade Distance Flat 1.5 miles N/A -607 ft 0:06:06 7,662 ft 7,054 ft -607 ft -7.50% 180 ft rich-text, responsive-table
10-plyExpert
Our most difficult downhill trail offers a mix of old-school design with modern-day features, including the biggest jumps, roughest rock gardens, and steepest shoots. For expert riders only. rich-text, responsive-tableTrail Details & Statistics
Distance Climb Descent Avg. Time Altitude Start Altitude End Altitude Change Grade Distance Flat 1.2 miles N/A -1,016 ft 0:08:10 8,132 ft 7,115 ft -1,016 ft -16.43% 33 ft -
Over 60 Miles of Cross-Country Trails
Riders can access over 60 miles of cross-country trails from Summit Bike Park, including several that directly intersect the park, which the Trail Crew maintains as part of the Big Bear Adopt-a-Trail (AAT) program. rich-text, responsive-tablerich-text, responsive-table
BristleconeBeginner
Follow for 2/3 miles then link up with the lower section of Fern Trail for a great 2-mile beginner loop of single track and double track. rich-text, responsive-tableTrail Details & Statistics
Rating: Beginner
Type: Easy cross-country trail (bi-directional bike & hike); located outside Summit Bike Park boundaries
Tread Width: 36”
Tread Surface: Firm packed dirt with occasional rocks
Grade: 5% average, 10% max
Natural Obstacles: Loose & embedded rocks
Technical Features: Avoidable & unavoidable embedded rocks, loose dirtrich-text, responsive-table
Fall LineIntermediate
A great downhill XC trail that rivals old school classic downhill trails. Hook up with Fern Trail to return to the base area. rich-text, responsive-tableTrail Details & Statistics
Rating: Intermediate
Type: Moderate level downhill trail with flow; located outside Summit Bike Park boundaries
Tread Width: 24”-36”
Tread Surface: Firm packed dirt with occasional rocks
Grade: 9% average, 50% max
Natural Obstacles: Avoidable & unavoidable embedded rocks
Technical Features: Sweeping corners, avoidable & unavoidable obstacles (15” & under height), loose rocksrich-text, responsive-table
Fern TrailBeginner
1.5 miles of fun downhill single track that links directly to Bristlecone Road to return to the Snow Summit base area. rich-text, responsive-tableTrail Details & Statistics
Rating: Beginner
Type: Easy single track trail; located outside Summit Bike Park boundaries
Tread Width: 36”
Tread Surface: Firm packed dirt
Grade: 5% average, 10% max
Natural Obstacles: Loose & embedded rocks
Technical Features: Slow sweeping curves, avoidable & unavoidable embedded rocksrich-text, responsive-table
SkylineIntermediate
Enjoy a challenging mix of incline and decline during an eastbound trek through the trees and creeks before arriving near the Bear Mountain base area. rich-text, responsive-tableTrail Details & Statistics
Rating: Intermediate
Type: Moderate cross-country trail with flow (bi-directional bike & hike); located outside Summit Bike Park boundaries
Tread Width: 24”-36”
Tread Surface: Firm packed dirt with occasional rocks
Grade: 10% average, 100% max
Natural Obstacles: Avoidable & unavoidable embedded rocks, some roots
Technical Features: Sweeping corners, avoidable & unavoidable obstacles (15” & under height), loose rocks, approx. 400' vertical climbrich-text, responsive-table
Towne TrailBeginner
Head west from Slopeside Rentals to enjoy an easy 1.25-mile ride with great dirt, sweeping turns, and long straightaways. rich-text, responsive-tableTrail Details & Statistics
Rating: Beginner
Type: Easy cross-country double track; located outside Summit Bike Park boundaries
Tread Width: 36”- 96”
Tread Surface: Firm packed dirt
Grade: 5% average, 15% max
Natural Obstacles: Avoidable loose & embedded rocks
Technical Features: Small creek crossing, loose rock, other natural featuresrich-text, responsive-table
PiratesIntermediate
Batten down the hatches and enjoy a classic cross-country trail that intersections multiple trail opportunities. Ready for something more challenging? Check out Skyline East to Fern Trail and bring it home on Bristlecone. rich-text, responsive-tableTrail Details & Statistics
Rating: Intermediate
Type: Easy single track trail (bi-directional bike & hike); located outside Summit Bike Park boundaries
Tread Width: 24”-36”
Tread Surface: Firm packed dirt with occasional rocks
Grade: 5% average, 10% max
Natural Obstacles: Embedded rocks & natural obstacles
Technical Features: Slow sweeping curves, avoidable & unavoidable embedded rocksClose VideoYour Trail Starts Here
Ride over 60 miles of cross-country trails in Big Bear Lake.
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The U.S. Forest Service manages most of the trails in the San Bernardino National Forest, but its budget doesn’t account for all of the trail work needed annually. Without regular maintenance, trails may fall into disrepair and become unusable, and potentially harmful, to the natural environment. To assist the Forest Service's trail maintenance efforts, the San Bernardino National Forest, City of Big Bear Lake, San Bernardino County, Big Bear Mountain Resort, Southern California Mountains Foundation, and Big Bear Valley Trails Foundation have united to form the Trails Advisory Group, which is dedicated to improving non-motorized trails across Big Bear.
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